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Homebodies - Examining the topic of procrastination

Details: Published on Sunday, January 3, 2016

By Rita Friesen

The Neepawa Banner

Part of my time of study includes self awareness and self assessment. A topic that my supervisors thought might be beneficial for me to examine is the topic of procrastination. Wonder what they picked up about me?

Faithfully yours - Making a fresh start in the New Year

Details: Published on Saturday, January 2, 2016

By Neil Strohschein

The Neepawa Banner

Well, we did it—we made it through another year. It’s been a year of changes for this country of ours—some have been positive, some have been negative and as for the rest, we won’t see the results or feel the impact of those changes for at least three or four years.

My perspective - Rethinking Canada

Details: Published on Friday, January 1, 2016

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

In 1872, it took settlers three months to cross Canada, travelling by oxcart, horse and boat. When the trans-continental railway was built in 1885, it took about a week to cross the country. Today, it can be done in about eight days by car or seven hours by plane.

Right in the centre - A view from many angles

Details: Published on Thursday, December 31, 2015

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Year end 2015 can be viewed from many angles. We are well into the 21st century and it is becoming increasingly obvious that some assumptions of the past are no longer valid.

Faithfully yours - Take it personally—make it personal

Details: Published on Saturday, December 26, 2015

By Neil Strohschein

The Neepawa Banner

My favorite part of the Christmas story is the account of the angel’s visit to the shepherds. They were not in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. In fact, they were probably a mile or two away, doing what shepherds did—spending every hour of every day looking after their sheep.

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